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HM The Sultan Holds Meeting with King of BahrainManama, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain held a bilateral meeting at Al Sakhir Palace in Manama today.The two monarchs finalized discussions over ways of upgrading relations on all levels to serve the two peoples’ aspirations and accomplish the desired integration in all fields.The meeting was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Austria Muscat, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen of the Republic of Austria on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Bellen. His Majesty also wished the people of Austria further progress and ...

HM The Sultan, King of Bahrain Exchange Decorations, MementosManama, 24 Oct (ONA) --- On the occasion of His Majesty the Sultan visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, have exchanged orders, and commemorative gifts at Al Sakhir Palace in Manama.The King of Bahrain conferred on His Majesty the Sultan the “Order of Sheikh Issa bin Salman Al Khalifa—Excellent Class”, which is Bahrain’s most supreme accolade. The conferment of the Order demonstrates the King’s deep appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, King of Bahrain Hosts Official Dinner Manama, 24 Oct (ONA) --- King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted an official dinner at Al Shakir Palace in Manama this evening in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on the occasion of His Majesty’s visit to Bahrain. The dinner was attended by the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan, members of Bahrain’s Royal Family and senior Bahraini officials. --- Ends/Anas/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan, King of Bahrain Grace Signing of Agreements, MoUs, Executive Programmes Manama, 24 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, graced the signing of 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and 7 executive programmes and agreements at Al Sakhir Palace today. Present at the signing ceremony were officials from both sides. The agreements covered the fields of security, shipping, ports, studies and research, the establishment of an Omani-Bahraini investment company, granting Oman the right of ...

HM The Sultan, King of Bahrain Hold Official Talks Manama, 24 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, held an official session of talks at Al Sakhir Palace in Manama this evening. At the outset of the session, the King of Bahrain reiterated his heartfelt welcome for His Majesty the Sultan as a dear guest of Bahrain and its people. He wished His Majesty the Sultan and his official delegation a happy stay. His Majesty the Sultan reciprocated the kind sentiments, thanking the King and people of Bahrain for ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in Bahrain Manama, 24 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain this afternoon, starting an official two-day visit. Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan at Sakhir Airbase, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, met him at the foot of the ramp, leading the welcoming party that received His Majesty the Sultan. His Majesty the Sultan was also received upon his arrival by Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for Kingdom of BahrainMuscat, 24 Oct (ONA) --- In the divine care of the Almighty Allah, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today for the Kingdom of Bahrain on an official two-day visit during which he will meet King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.The visit, made in response to an invitation by the King of Bahrain, will foster aspects of existing cooperation between the two countries in different spheres.His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of KazakhstanMuscat, 24 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on his country’s Independence Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Tokayev. His Majesty also wished the people of Kazakhstan people further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Begins Official Visit to BahrainMuscat, 24 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will begin today an official two-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.His Majesty's visit comes in response to an invitation by King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain.During the visit, the two sides will discuss aspects of cooperation in various fields and means of enhancing them to serve the two peoples’ interests. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AB/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of ZambiaMuscat, 23 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia on his country's Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Hichilema and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Bahrain MondayMuscat, 22 Oct (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official two-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain this Monday, according to a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court today.The statement reads as follow: “In affirmation of the deep-rooted relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain and, based on the keenness of the two countries’ leaderships to enhance joint ties, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official two-day visit to Bahrain with effect from Monday, 24 October 2022, in ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 20 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 68/2022 introduces amendments to some provisions of the Penal Law.Article (1) stipulates that the amendments attached to this decree shall be applied to the Penal Law promulgated under Royal Decree No. 7/2018.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the official Gazette and enforced on the day following its date of publishing.Royal Decree No. 69/2022 amends some provisions of the Criminal Procedures ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal DecreeMuscat, 19 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 66/2022 on the issuance of First-Class License to Oman Technology Infrastructure Company for the construction and operation of inactive infrastructure for telecom towers.Article (1) states that a First-Class License shall be issued in favour of Oman Technology Infrastructure Company for the construction and operation of inactive infrastructure for telecom towers.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date ...

HM The Sultan Receives Credentials of Ambassadors Muscat, 18 Oct (ONA) ---- Muscat, 9 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received separately at Al Barakah Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty the Sultan received credentials of the following ambassadors: - Dr. Idris Maya, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of President Dr. Bashar Al Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic, accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. - Salah Al Din Al Hajj Mohammed ...

HM The Sultan, President of Iran Review Bilateral Cooperation Muscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a phone call today with President Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the telephonic conversation, aspects of the bilateral cooperation and means of promoting them were reviewed in various spheres. Views on the latest regional and international developments were also exchanged. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AzerbaijanMuscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President to Dr. Ilham Heydar Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Aliyev. His Majesty also wished the people of Azerbaijan further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HH Honourable Lady Greets Women on Omani Women’s Day Muscat, 17 Oct (ONA) — Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of greetings on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day—the 17th of October, reading as follows: “It pleases us, as we celebrate Omani Women’s Day, to salute the women of Oman, thanking them for their great contribution to the nation’s development. We value Omani women’s access to top strata in scholarly and practical domains. We also applaud ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Korea Muscat, 13 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country’s 77th Independence Anniversary. In the cable, President Yoon expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments, wishing him good health and happiness. He also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas/AH ...

The Honourable Lady Receives Spouse of President of ZanzibarMuscat, 12 Oct (ONA) ---- Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman received at Al Barakah Palace today, Spouse of the President of Zanzibar.At the outset of the meeting, the Honourable Lady welcomed the guest, wishing her a pleasant stay in Oman.She also wished her country further progress and welfare.On her turn, the Spouse of the President of Zanzibar expressed her delight to meet with the Honourable Lady, wishing her good health, happiness and a long life. She ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to President of Zanzibar Muscat, 12 Oct (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace this morning to Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. At the outset of the audience, His Majesty welcomed the visit of President of Zanzibar to the Sultanate of Oman. The audience reviewed areas of cooperation between Oman and Zanzibar and efforts exerted to promote them in various spheres. His Majesty and President of Zanzibar also exchanged views on different issues of mutual interest. The audience was attended ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers Meeting Muscat, 11 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace today. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the riches and stability with which He has endowed Oman. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect Oman, its citizens and residents, perpetuate bounties on them and grant success to all in their benign endeavours. Then, His Majesty the Sultan reviewed domestic, regional and international ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Spain Muscat, 11 Oct (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Felipe VI of Spain on his country’s National Day anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished the Spanish monarch good health and happiness. He also wished the people of Spain further progress and prosperity. Ends/Bishara/AH ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of Office Muscat, 10 Oct (ONA) --- Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a number of ambassadors took the oath of office at Al Barakah Palace this morning. They were: - Badr Mohammed Badr Al Manthri, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. - HH Sayyid Nizar Al Julanda Majid Al Said, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Italian Republic. - Maithaa Saif Majid Al Mahrouqi, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Federal Republic of ...

HM The Sultan, King Abdullah II Affirm Determination to Boost Investment in Various Spheres Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, have reiterated their keenness on strengthening joint investment in different spheres. They voiced their support for developing economic diversification, private sector partnership and commercial exchange between the two countries. This was stated in a joint communique issued here today between the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, reading as ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Egypt Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Abdul Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 6th of October Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President El Sisi. His Majesty also wished the people of Egypt further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hold Bilateral Meeting Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held a bilateral meeting at Al Alam Palace here today. During the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan and King Abdullah II discussed the two countries’ relations that are deep-rooted in history, as well as the progress being made in enhancing cooperation and realizing common interests of the Omani and Jordanian peoples. The meeting was attended by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister ...

Honourable Lady Hosts Dinner in Honour of Queen RaniaMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —— Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman hosted a dinner at Al Alam Palace this evening in honour of Queen Rania, marking her visit to the Sultanate of Oman.The dinner was attended by a number of senior Omani female officials.Ends/AH/KH ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of Jordanian MonarchMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse this evening in honour of King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman.The dinner was attended by members of the Royal Family, chairmen of the State Council and Shura Council, commanders of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Oman Police, as well as ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries.--- Ends/AH/KH ...

HM The Sultan, King Abdullah II Exchange Orders, MementosMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —-His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, exchanged orders and commemorative gifts at Al Alam Palace this evening on the occasion of the Jordanian monarch’s visit to Oman.His Majesty the Sultan conferred on King Abdullah II "Oman Civil Order—First Class", one of Oman’s loftiest accolades, as a manifestation of His Majesty the Sultan’s esteem for King Abdullah II and in appreciation for the strong ties binding the two countries.Meanwhile, ...